If you have been very tired during the day, and have been told that you snore very loudly at night, you may be experiencing some of the symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a medical condition that both men and women experience that can lead to a host of medical problems when left untreated. If you need
sleep apnea treatment in Oakland Gardens, you will want to visit our dentist at our practice of Stuart Shaffren, DDS.
Sleep Apnea Treatment in Oakland Gardens
Our dentist, Dr. Shaffren, has successfully treated many patients with sleep apnea over the years. Dr. Shaffren provides many types of dental services including general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is always happy to help those patients of his who come to him for
sleep apnea treatment in Oakland Gardens. Sleep apnea is commonly known to cause many brief interruptions of breathing during nightly sleep. Clinically, the cause of sleep apnea is usually a result of the relaxation of soft tissue in the back of the throat that blocks the passage of air when the patient is sleeping. General symptoms of sleep apnea may include: loud snoring; morning headaches; irritability; loss of concentration; and general tiredness and sleepiness during the day. If left untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, stroke and even heart disease. It also makes the patient more accident prone during the day, as they are constantly exhausted from not having a good night’s sleep. However, sleep apnea can easily be treated when properly diagnosed by Dr. Shaffren.
The
sleep apnea treatment in Oakland Gardens that Dr. Shaffren provides is a simple oral appliance created for the non-invasive treatment of sleep apnea. This removable device is worn during sleep, and moves the patient’s mandible forward. This keeps the breathing airway more open during sleep, solving the serious problem of sleep apnea. This can also be used to help correct loud snoring so that everyone can get a good night’s sleep! While sleep apnea is generally treatable, one of the main problems is that it is not recognized and correctly diagnosed. This leaves the patient at risk for developing serious health problems stemming from this disorder. If you snore loudly and are told that you seem to snort and stop breathing temporarily while you sleep, you should contact our practice and let them know that you want a sleep apnea evaluation by Dr. Shaffren.
Stuart Shaffren, DDS
61-01 224th Street
Bayside, New York 11364
(718) 225-8080
By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS
July 8, 2015
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